Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Joined: Mar 31, 2022

Ben Grunert is a senior contributor for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks as a sports journalist based in Atlanta. He has been writing about the NBA since 2022, covering three different NBA teams for FanSided: the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, and the Denver Nuggets. He was previously an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network and a contributor for 8 Points, 9 Seconds (FanSided’s Indiana Pacers page). He also covers NCAA basketball and NCAA football for The Sporting News.

Mar 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Kristaps Porzingis deal won’t stop Hawks from re-signing sixth man

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Hawks can’t stop fleecing Pelicans after another great NBA Draft trade

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Brooklyn Nets.

Trae Young’s ultimate competition suffers setback that could help Hawks

Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets

Cam Johnson an ideal trade candidate to solve Hawks’ major issues

Atlanta Hawks v Orlando Magic - Play-In Tournament

Pesky Trae Young narrative thrown out in new leader’s first comments

Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets

Dyson Daniels reflects on ‘fresh start’ with Hawks after award-winning season

Los Angeles Clippers v Atlanta Hawks

Hawks could give Ben Simmons redemption arc with full-circle move this offseason

Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks

New mock draft sees Hawks land perfect Clint Capela replacement

Apr 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Hawks eyeing perfect call on microwave-scorer this offseason

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher receives major vote of confidence from Hawks icon

Mar 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Veteran sharpshooter could give Hawks critical shooting boost in free agency

Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) after the Bucks defeated the Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Hawks legend addresses surprising Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) holds up the trophy after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

March Madness hero could solve major Hawks weakness this offseason

Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the New York Knicks.

Homegrown youngster could help Hawks overcome Clint Capela’s expected exit in free agency

Feb 16, 2025; Oakland, California, USA; Team Braxton guard Kevon Harris (12) of the College Park Skyhawks receives the Most Valuable Player Trophy after defeating Team Swish Cultures at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Hawks journeyman looks ahead to future after breakout G League season

Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the Emirates NBA Cup.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher could mirror Jayson Tatum with key improvement